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  1. 08-06-2011, 6:27 PM #1
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    This is cottonwood or a very large poplar that started out near inboard capacity of my pm3520. By the time I roughed a shape I liked, dried and re-turned it ended up a little over 10 inches in diameter x 5 1/4 high with a wall thickness of 3/8. It had a nice square bead just a bit below the rim, but I took the last pass to clean it up just a bit more and that is now gone. Oh well, I still like the shape. This has 3-4 coats of WOP, which I may cut back with some steel wool to get rid of the bit of shine it has. Comments and critiques appreciated. Thanks for looking.

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  3. 08-06-2011, 6:32 PM #2
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    Came out nice, I am thinking popcorn!
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  4. 08-06-2011, 6:37 PM #3
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    Jon, it may be smaller than intended, but a very nice bowl nonetheless! It does look like poplar, but I have not turned cottonwood - you may be right. I agree with Mark - perfect popcorn size!
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  5. 08-06-2011, 6:58 PM #4
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    Nice form and execution. While I generally embrace my inner magpie, I agree that taking the shine down a bit might be better. I think on a utility bowl like this, general use will take down the shine non-uniformly so if you cut it back now, you won't end up with a blotchy shine.
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  6. 08-06-2011, 7:42 PM #5
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    very nice, thanks for sharing
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  7. 08-06-2011, 8:08 PM #6
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    Looks good to me! If it started near capacity and ended up at 10", you certainly made a mountain of curlies in the process!
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  8. 08-06-2011, 8:18 PM #7
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    Jon - very nice. The form is very attractive. I like the way the top closes a bit as well as the slightly canted lip. It looks like it would be good for many uses. 9-10", is a good size, that fits in a lot of home spaces for display or use. BTW, I think that it is too pretty to use!!
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  9. 08-06-2011, 9:42 PM #8
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    Jon, you nailed the profile! It's the shape I always strive for in a bowl. And I like the foot on this one as well. Nice work!
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  10. 08-06-2011, 10:23 PM #9
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    Really nice looking bowl. Nice form. Looks like it would make a great ice cream or popcorn dish.
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  11. 08-06-2011, 10:35 PM #10
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    Looks like it will hold a serving or two! Nice bowl!
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  12. 08-06-2011, 10:39 PM #11
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    Very nice looking bowl!
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  13. 08-07-2011, 7:28 AM #12
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    very nice useful bowl. I agree it would make a great popcorn/treat bowl. I think the foot not necessary as one would hold this bowl in one's lap, but that is personal preference. The shape is delightful.
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